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Abstract

A systematic approach is described for estimating the performance of an optical direct detection pulse-position modulation (PPM) communication link in the presence of parameter tolerances. This approach was incorporated into the JPL optical link analysis program to provide a useful tool for optical link design. Given a set of system parameters and their tolerance specifications, the program will calculate the nominal performance margin and its standard deviation. Through use of these values, the optical link can be designed to perform adequately even under adverse operating conditions.

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Volume
42-94
Published
August 15, 1988
Pages
170–179
File Size
375.1 KB